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Author Magwood, Chris, author.

Title Essential prefab straw bale construction : the complete step-by-step guide / Chris Magwood.

Publication Info. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada : New Society Publishers, [2016]
©2016

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Description 1 online resource.
Series Sustainable building essentials
Sustainable building essentials.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary "Essential PrefabStraw Bale Construction is a fully-illustrated, practical guide to pre-manufactured bale walls, which combine the performance and low environmental impact of traditional straw bale with greatly reduced labor and more consistent results. This indispensable manual covers the properties, applications, specifications, code-compliance and climate data, rounded out by step-by-step instructions and budgeting information for this exciting new development in sustainable building."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Rationale -- Chapter 3: Material Properties and Appropriate Use -- Chapter 4: Building Science Notes -- Chapter 5: Material Specifications -- Chapter 6: Design Options for S-SIPs -- Chapter 7: Design Notes -- Chapter 8: Construction Procedure -- Chapter 9: Installation -- Chapter 10: Tilt-up Construction -- Chapter 11: Finishing Installed Walls -- Chapter 12: Maintenance and Renovations -- Chapter 13: Building Codes and Permits -- Chapter 14: Tools -- Chapter 15: Conclusion -- Glossary -- Resources -- Appendix: Engineering with Straw Bale Panels in Canada.
Subject Straw bale houses -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Walls -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Sustainable construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
Sustainable construction. (OCoLC)fst01747883
Straw bale houses -- Design and construction. (OCoLC)fst01134479
Walls -- Design and construction. (OCoLC)fst01170193
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
Added Title Prefab straw bale construction
Other Form: Magwood, Chris. Essential prefab straw bale construction.: Gabriola Island, BC : New Society Publishers, [2016] ©2016 Sustainable building essentials Sustainable building essentials (CaOONL)20169035085 (OCoLC)923552633
Music No. 467981 CaOOCEL
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